Dr. Thomas Lee Turner Was born on February 7, 1933 to Tom A. and Annie Moore-Turner in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He attended and finished Lincoln High School. He began preaching at the age of 17. He pastored his first church at the age of 19 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Thomas is preceded in death by both parents, eight brothers, and one sister. He was the instructor for the Oklahoma State Conventions Pastors and Wives Conference for 30-years. He founded the "React Bible institute". He also, taught at the Boys School in Taft, Oklahoma. He pastored in Dover, Chickasha, Wellston, Muskogee, and in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He later became a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma under Pastor Al Walters. Thomas leaves to cherish his memory his; wife, Marie Turner one son of the home Darryl Taylor, and Gerald of Muskogee. Children; Larry, Dianne, Dennie of Tulsa, OK, Thomas of Illinois, Yolanda of Minnesota, Karen and Joshlyn of Muskogee, OK, Carla of Chickasha, OK. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; four brothers, and three sisters. A host of other relatives and friends.